This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number W913E522Q0014 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334519 – Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, which has a size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-2. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) has a requirement for a triaxial load frame, accessories, installation, and training with the following specifications: Automatic Load Frame benchtop capable of reaching 10,000 pounds-force (lbf) Note this system should be capable of operating connected to an off-network computer. Quantity of 1 Each load frame to include 2,000 lbf load cell 5,000 lbf load cell 10,000 lbf load cell LVDT strain transducer 2” (50mm) displacement Ball seat adapter Strain transducer bracket Chamber Pressure Transducer Pore Pressure Transducer Software to control each frame to include ability to run following tests Quantity of 1 ASTM D4767 Triaxial Compression Test (UU) unconsolidated undrained, (CU) consolidated undrained, (UC) Unconfined Compression, and (CD) Consolidated Drained ASTM D1883 California Bearing Ratio Test User defined programs Automatic saturation, consolidation, and B-Value Check Triaxial Cell Control Panel (Automatic) able to control 4 separate cells at the same, 3 in saturation/consolidation phase and one during shear test phase, time and includes Quantity of 1 set Air/water bladder cylinders Low pressure controller with volume tank Deairing tank with agitator 110-120 volt Vacuum pump 110-120 volt Triaxial Cells size 1.4” to 3” samples and includes the following Quantity of 5 Top Cap and Base pedestal 1.4”, 1.5”, 2.0”, 2.8”, 4.0” Triaxial Cells size 1.4” to 4” samples Quantity of 5 Top Cap and Base pedestal 1.4”, 1.5”, 2.0”, 2.8”, 4.0” Installation and spare parts kit (4) Membrane Stretcher 1 for each size (5 total) 1.4”, 1.5”, 2.0”, 2.8”, 4.0” Membrane Tester 1 for each size (5 total) 1.4”, 1.5”, 2.0”, 2.8”, 4.0” Compaction Mold split two part 1 for each size (5 total) 1.4”, 1.5”, 2.0”, 2.8”, 4.0” Compaction Mold with Hammer 2-part Split Vacuum Mold 1 for each size (5 total) 1.4”, 1.5”, 2.0”, 2.8”, 4.0” Split Miter Box 1 for each size (5 total) 1.4”, 1.5”, 2.0”, 2.8”, 4.0” 0.0125” membranes 48 for each size O-Rings with 30 for each size O-Ring Placing tool 2 each size 0.25” Porous Stone 20 each size Filter Paper 3 boxes for each size 1.4”, 1.5”, 2.0”, 2.8”, 4.0” Filter Strips 3 boxes for each size 1.4”, 1.5”, 2.0”, 2.8”, 4.0” On-site installation and training Please reference the attached RFQ for instructions and applicable provisions and clauses. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers; ability meet the required technical specifications for the system and components, and price. Award will be made to the offeror whose quote represents the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) offer. FOB Destination: CRREL, Hanover, NH Payment Terms: Net 30 Please provide responses to this notice, no later than Monday 2 May 2022, 12:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time (EST) to:
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